Art Taylor – Taylor’s Wailers – Analogue Productions (Prestige 7117) 180g Vinyl

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In 1956 drummer Art Taylor formed a group called Taylor’s Wailers.

Donald Byrd and Charlie Rouse were members of the working group that debuted at The Pad, a Greenwich Village nightclub on Sheridan Square booked by Bob Reisner, the man who had run the legendary Open Door Sessions.

In 1957 Taylor recorded the Wailers for Prestige, adding the alto saxophone of Jackie McLean to the front line.

Two of the highlights are the Thelonious Monk compositions, “Well, You Needn’t” and “Off Minor,” with arrangements by Thelonious himself.

One track, “C.T.A.,” by Jimmy Heath, is from another session featuring John Coltrane backed by Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Taylor, a potent Prestige studio combination in those days.

There have been many distinguished drummer-leaders in jazz. One expects their groups to be rhythmically exciting. Taylor’s Wailers are no exception to this swinging heritage.

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Art Taylor – Taylor’s Wailers – Analogue Productions (Prestige 7117) 180g Vinyl

In 1956 drummer Art Taylor formed a group called Taylor’s Wailers. Donald Byrd and Charlie Rouse were members of the working group that debuted at The Pad, a Greenwich Village nightclub on Sheridan Square booked by Bob Reisner, the man who had run the legendary Open Door Sessions. In 1957 Taylor recorded the Wailers for Prestige, adding the alto saxophone of Jackie McLean to the front line. Two of the highlights are the Thelonious Monk compositions, “Well, You Needn’t” and “Off Minor,” with arrangements by Thelonious himself. One track, “C.T.A.,” by Jimmy Heath, is from another session featuring John Coltrane backed by Red Garland, Paul Chambers, and Taylor, a potent Prestige studio combination in those days. There have been many distinguished drummer-leaders in jazz. One expects their groups to be rhythmically exciting. Taylor’s Wailers are no exception to this swinging heritage.

Originally released in 1957

  • Art Taylor, drums
  • Donald Byrd, trumpet
  • Jackie McLean, alto saxophone
  • Charlie Rouse, tenor saxophone
  • John Coltrane, tenor saxophone
  • Ray Bryant, piano
  • Red Garland, piano
  • Wendell Marshall, bass
  • Paul Chambers, bass

Track Listing

Side A

1. Batland
2. C.T.A.
3. Exhibit A

Side B

4. Cubano Chant
5. Off Minor
6. Well, You Needn’t

JAZZ

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    Jazz music is a genre that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its complex harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and improvisational elements. It encompasses a range of styles and has profoundly influenced other music genres, offering a rich tapestry of sounds from swing to modern jazz fusion.